Our free and fast tool will convert your 3D TAR (TAR) model files to a standard ABC (Alembic) file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple TAR files; up to 200 files at a time can be converted.
To convert your TAR file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a ABC file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the TAR to ABC conversion process, see the conversion information section below.
| Extension | TAR |
| Full Name | TAR |
| Type | Archive |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | TAR Converters, TAR Viewer |
A TAR file is a popular file archive format used for combining multiple files into a single compressed file, making it an ideal means of distributing collections of files.
The format can use many different compression algorithms, with the chosen algorithm determined by the type of file being added to the TAR archive.
| Extension | ABC |
| Full Name | Alembic |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | ABC Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create ABC Animation, Text to ABC, ABC Viewer |
| Open With | Blender |
The ABC (Alembic) file format is a graphics format containing 3D content that was originally developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks and Industrial Light & Magic and released in 2011. The aim of the ABC format is to enable the efficient interchange of 3D assets between different working entities.
The format can contain a variety of 3D object formats, including polygon meshes, NURBS, parametric curves, and more. The files can be opened by many 3D graphics applications, including the popular open-source Blender application.
First click the "Upload..." button, and select your TAR file to upload. You can also drag and drop your file onto the tool. Once your file is selected, you can set any configuration options. When the TAR to ABC conversion has completed, you can download your ABC file straight away.
We aim to process all TAR to ABC conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.
We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.
Yes, of course! We do not store the TAR file you submit to us. The resulting ABC file, once created, is stored for 4 hours after upload; after this time it is deleted, and the short-term download link will stop working. You can create a long-term download Url with most tools that will ensure the file is retained for 24 hours, allowing you to download the file when convenient. Our tools also come with a Delete button, allowing you to delete the file immediately.
No. All our conversion tools process your TAR file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted ABC file quickly.
Yes! Our TAR to ABC tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our TAR conversion tool please consider white-listing our website. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits and some settings may not be available when using our tools. Processing/conversion and download times will also be longer.
Yes. When you have converted your TAR to ABC, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.
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